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Ruhr2010 - European Capital of Culture

The Ruhr Region was nominated European Capital of Culture 2010 for undergoing one of the most spectacular metamorphoses from industry to culture and back to nature. Located along the river Ruhr in North Rhine-Westphalia's industrial center, Ruhr2010 was once home to mine shafts and industrial plants and is now being discovered as a very special tourist destination where the existing coal mines make this region a hub for green travelers and art lovers. With an outstanding festival throughout the year, Germany's cultural focus will be on this fascinating urban area in 2010, attracting visitors with versatile events.

 

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Passion Play 2010

The Passion Play in the breathtaking town of Oberammergau in Bavaria dates back to 1633, and is held only once every 10 years. Thousands of spectators from all over the world witness this fascinating world-famous play of the suffering, dying and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is performed by more than 2,000 local residents over the course of 5 months from May 15 through October 3, 2010.

 

• More information on the Oberammergau Passion Play
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200 Years Oktoberfest Munich

The world's most famous Beer Festival, the Oktoberfest in Munich, is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. A special program and interesting exhibitions on the festival's history await visitors from all over the world. More than six million people are expected to join the annual festival from September 18 through October 4, 2010. So dust off your leather pants and Dirndl-dresses to celebrate German food, tradition and the joy of life in Bavaria.

 

• Oktoberfest

Special Offers

To book a trip to Germany, visit our Special Offers section and find over 100 great deals and packages from tour operators, airlines, car rentals, and hotels.

 

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20 Years of German Reunification

2010 is a great year to visit Germany and experience history where it unfolded. 20 years after the Berlin Wall came down, the 20th anniversary of the German reunification commemorates the historical events of November 1989 with several events, special exhibitions and celebrations.

 

• Click here for reports of witnesses, videos and more
• 20 Years since the Fall of the Wall - Exhibitions, Memorials, Events and Offers (PDF)
• Download Press Release "The Fall of the Wall" (PDF)

FIFA Women's World Cup 2011™ in Germany

In 2011, Germany will host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011™. The first phase of ticket sales has just been extended until further notice due to huge demand. It offers the so-called Venue Specific Tickets. In the second sales phase from February 17 until June 30, 2010 specific group quotas will be offered exclusively to clubs. Single tickets for all matches will be offered for the first time from August 1st, 2010.

 

• Apply for Tickets
• Interview: Philip D. Murphy, USA's Ambassador to Germany
• First international ambassador for the games: Mia Hamm
• Read more about all other ambassadors